Negotiations have not been smooth sailing since ancient times, after all, interests are at stake. The secret talks between Da Zhou and the Khitan were also very difficult, especially Da Zhou, who had been suppressing his anger.

When the Khitan once again made an unreasonable demand, the negotiators on Da Zhou's side couldn't help it.

Syllable! The chief negotiator slapped his palm on the table, "...... 50,000 catties of salt is too much, why don't you grab it?! ”

The Anti-Northern Army is like a cormorant pinched by the neck, shouting in protest.

The people on the Khitan side glanced at him contemptuously, they were here to rob him.

“...... 20,000 catties, no more. "The negotiators on the side of the Anti-Northern Army bargained. 50,000 catties of salt, with the current population of the Khitan tribe, can it eat for three or five years, right?

Zhao Junxian's eyes narrowed, and his gaze fell on Yuan Xiongbing and Shen Dongxuan, "If Da Zhou doesn't want our Khitan to continue to form an alliance with the Turkic army, please show some sincerity, don't be reluctant to do anything like sending a flower child." ”

Yuan Xiongbing smiled lightly, not much.

Shen Dongli's eyes flashed, and he didn't say anything, as if it was nothing to do.

"Prince Xian, I agree with what you said. Since our two armies want to cooperate, both sides must show sincerity, but you can't shout the price like this, the key is that you shout and shout, and we are not allowed to sit on the ground and pay back. Saying that we are not sincere when we pay back the price is really wronged. ”

The negotiators on Da Zhou's side lowered their attitudes very low, but they did not back down.

The current war situation, not only does the Great Zhou need the Khitan, an ally in the shadows, but in order to take precautions, why don't the Khitan have to take this road. In this case, we can't open our mouths like this, we have to show some sincerity. Besides, looking at Yuan Xiongbing's appearance, he should be waiting for news from Jingzhou, and the negotiations with the Khitan at this time are nothing more than trying to delay time, even if the negotiations are completed, it doesn't matter, when the time comes, who will abide by the contract signed at this time. Therefore, Zhao Junxian is still too tender.

Zhao Junxian was angry and secretly grinded his teeth. Then, he nodded slightly at the negotiators on his side, and the rest of the conversation was much easier.

After negotiating the conditions such as gold, silver, salt, iron, tea, and cloth, Zhao Junxian finally put forward the biggest requirement for this trip.

"Slow, we Khitan still have one condition."

The people on the side of the Anti-Northern Army were counting the list, and they were stunned for a moment, "What conditions?" "Looking at his appearance, it seems to be a very important condition.

"We, the Khitan tribe, would like to invite Xie Rumo, the little divine doctor of Jishan, to come to our tribe as a guest for a period of time to treat our Khan King." It was a pity for Zhao Junxian who said this, if he was a Turkic prince, he could take advantage of the situation and ask Da Zhou to send Xie Rumo to make peace.

Dream! Shen Dongli's eyes swept over suddenly, and he told him these two words clearly.

Hey? Interesting! Yuan Xiongbing's gaze fell on the two of them, his face was indistinguishable, and his eyes were meaningful.

"Nope." Shen Dongli, who had been silent, spit out two words and openly defended Xie Rumo.

"General Yuan, this is an important decision that concerns the two of us, and you are directly in charge of one of your subordinates? I'm not afraid to tell you that this matter is about the body of the Khan, and our Khan attaches great importance to it. If this requirement is not met, all previously agreed upon will be null and void. ”

"If you want to heal the sick, you can send your Khan King to the Great Zhou! Let's—" proposed by the Anti-Northern Army.

But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted, and Zhao Junxian flatly refused, "Impossible! ”

"Our southern army does not have soft eggs hiding behind women, if you Khitan insist on this condition, then there is nothing to say."

Saying that, Shen Dongli stood up and walked out with his people. If you don't leave, are you still staying here and arguing with them, pushing back and forth on whether to send Xie Rumo to the Khitan to treat the Khitan Khan's illness? He had already made his position clear, there was no point in staying any longer, and it was better to go and see the wounded if he had this time.

Looking at his actions, Zhao Junxian's face turned pale, and he laughed angrily, "General Yuan, your crying subordinates are really arrogant, and the shelf in front of you is really big enough, just go out when you say it, and you don't even ask for instructions." ”

Yuan Xiongbing smiled, as if he didn't care, "Young man, it's understandable that you are angry." ”

Zhao Junxian took a deep breath, and after calming down, he decided to leave Shen Dongxian aside and directly discuss with Yuan Xiongbing the conditions he proposed.

Yuan Xiongbing did not take a stand.

The negotiator of the Anti-Northern Army said hesitantly, "I'm sorry, Prince Xian, we can't decide this matter, and we need to ask Jingzhong." ”

The people on the Khitan side said arrogantly, "You better make a decision as soon as possible, if your Great Zhou refuses, we Khitan people don't mind accompanying the Turkic Department to fight until you Great Zhou begs for mercy, and then you still have to follow this condition." ”

The soldiers on Da Zhou's side glared at them angrily, but they could only soften their temper and continue to talk.

When the negotiations were suspended, only the Anti-Northern Army was left under the military tent.

The negotiator of the Anti-Northern Army asked, "General, what should I do?" ”

"Please tell Jingzhong."

"Otherwise, it's up to them, and instead of sending Xie Rumo to kiss, it's just for her to be treated."

Yuan Xiongbing shook his head.

Zhao Junxian and his party did not leave immediately, but found Shen Dongli.

As Xie Rumo was invited to send the news to Yuwenjue, there was also the news that Yuwenjue told her about the Chosen One. Seeing the content of her letter, the problem that Shen Dongli had been bothering was finally solved, and it turned out that the reason why Emperor Wu Cheng had always wanted to hold Xie Rumo tightly in his hand was here. also knew that the last chosen person was Xun Jin, the founder of the country.

At this time, Shen Dongli looked at Zhao Junxian, and the first thought that came to his mind was the tiger father and dog son.

"I only ask you, why did you refuse me to take her away?"

Zhao Junxian did not name names, but both of them knew who he was talking about.

"The hostility of the Great Zhou royal family, I don't believe you can't see it. If you let her go in Da Zhou, she will be in danger! ”

"You don't have the strength to protect her." Shen Dongli replied to him lightly.

"Those who are not of my race will have different hearts. Would she be happy in that environment? ”

Several big clans of the Khitan regard him as a forbidden body, and they all want to marry the daughter of the family to him, and in this case, he still comes to covet his Rumo, not to mention whether he succeeds or not, doesn't he want to push her into danger and become the rake of several big Khitan families?

Bringing her into the Khitan is tantamount to stripping her naked into the wolf pack, although the situation in the Great Zhou is also treacherous and dangerous, but here, they can rely on their existing resources, connections, family background and their own strength to maneuver.

The comparison between the two is clear at a glance.

Zhao Junxian was dumbfounded. He is not completely ignorant of the plans of several major families, but deep down he refuses to admit that he can't protect the woman he likes.